10 Most Fun Safety Schools In The United States

SteveHolt10 years ago

8. University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa, Alabama

When I toured Alabama six years ago, the two highlights my parents walked away with were the “newly installed lazy river” and the “Build-Your-Own-Major” program. I was not allowed to apply.

I had a great time visiting Alabama, but I am sure as hell glad I didn’t go there. It’s one of those schools where everything seems so absurdly easy that you almost feel guilty being there. Unless your parents are alums, forcing them to pay for a school where the only positives are Greek life and college football is not worth it. Luckily, if you have anything close to a good GPA, you can get a pretty good scholarship.

I’m actually bitter I didn’t go, because I’m jealous of all my friends who did. They had an amazing time. Alabama is actually tons of fun. Going to the bars or to the giant fraternity houses on Old Row is an experience unlike any other. When I was there, we hit up Innisfree Pub and then some fraternity houses on Old Row and before I knew it, it was five in the morning. And I can’t say I’m not jealous that Alabama football finishes in the Top-5 every season. Hell, I’d kill for my school to finish in the Top-10 once a decade.